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Forbes' "The Best Graphic Novels of 2022" list Cartoonist Zoe
Thorogood records 6 months of her own life as it falls apart in a
desperate attempt to put it back together again in the only way she
knows how. IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH is an intimate
and metanarrative look into the life of a selfish artist who must
create for her own survival.
The media play a key role in post-apartheid South Africa and is
often positioned at the centre of debates around politics, identity
and culture. Media, such as radio, are often said to also play a
role in deepening democracy, while simultaneously holding the power
to frame political events, shape public discourse and impact
citizens' perceptions of reality. Broadcasting Democracy: Radio and
Identity in South Africa provides an exciting look into the diverse
world of South African radio, exploring how various radio formats
and stations play a role in constructing post-apartheid identities.
At the centre of the book is the argument that various types of
radio stations represent autonomous systems of cultural activity,
and are 'consumed' as such by listeners. In this sense, it argues
that South African radio is 'broadcasting democracy'. Broadcasting
Democracy will be of interest to media scholars and radio listeners
alike.
Explore over eighty years of Batman history in this updated edition
that features a wealth of new content, including a new chapter on
acclaimed feature film The Batman. Featuring two new chapters and
exclusive content from the new feature film The Batman, this
updated volume tells the complete story of Batman across comics,
TV, animation, film, video games, and beyond. Covering the complete
history of Batman in vivid detail, this deluxe edition features
exclusive commentary from the key creatives who have been
instrumental in building the Dark Knight's ongoing legacy,
including Neal Adams, Tim Burton, Paul Dini, Steve Englehart, Mark
Hamill, Grant Morrison, Julie Newmar, Christopher Nolan, Denny
O'Neil, Joel Schumacher, Scott Snyder, and Zack Snyder. Along with
taking readers on an unparalleled journey into the creation of the
most memorable Batman moments in the character's eighty-year
history-from the "Knightfall" comics arc to Tim Burton's films and
the Arkham video game series the book busts open the DC Comics and
Warner Bros. archives to deliver an avalanche of never-before-seen
visual treasures that are guaranteed to blow the minds of Batman
fans everywhere. Filled with exclusive insert items that further
deepen the reading experience, this updated edition of Batman: The
Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond,
is the ultimate exploration of a true legend whose impact on our
culture has no limits.
In the years between the end of World War II and the mid-1950s,
the popular culture of today was invented in the pulpy, boldly
illustrated pages of comic books. But no sooner had comics emerged
than they were beaten down by mass bonfires, congressional
hearings, and a McCarthyish panic over their unmonitored and
uncensored content. Esteemed critic David Hajdu vividly evokes the
rise, fall, and rise again of comics in this engrossing
history.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet's 1959 album Time Out changed the sound of
jazz and American music. Brubeck's experimentation with meter,
harmony and even Turkish rhythms eventually earned him the cover of
Time Magazine; the first jazz musician to achieve such a feat.
Saxophonist Paul Desmond's composition "Take Five" went on to
become the first million-selling jazz instrumental single on the
Billboard Hot 100. This folio celebrates the album's 50th
anniversary with full-color artwork from the original record, and a
10 page write-up from jazz historian Ted Gioia. All seven
compositions from the monumental recording have been carefully
arranged for Easy Piano. Titles: Blue Rondo ? la Turk * Strange
Meadow Lark * Take Five * Three to Get Ready * Kathy's Waltz *
Everybody's Jumpin' * Pick Up Sticks.
Miami, 1963. A young boy from Louisville, Kentucky, is on the path
to becoming the greatest sportsman of all time. Cassius Clay is
training in the 5th Street Gym for his heavyweight title clash
against the formidable Sonny Liston. He is beginning to embrace the
ideas and attitudes of Black Power, and firebrand preacher Malcolm
X will soon become his spiritual adviser. Thus Cassius Clay will
become 'Cassius X' as he awaits his induction into the Nation of
Islam. Cassius also befriends the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke,
falls in love with soul singer Dee Dee Sharp and becomes a
remarkable witness to the first days of soul music. As with his
award-winning soul trilogy, Stuart Cosgrove's intensive research
and sweeping storytelling shines a new light on how black music lit
up the sixties against a backdrop of social and political turmoil -
and how Cassius Clay made his remarkable transformation into
Muhammad Ali.
Shades of nature is the black and white sequel to Art of Nature.
Printed in dramatic duotone, this book succeeds in peeling away
assumptions about colour photography, and reveals a fascinating,
emotional world. As in Art of Nature, the photo captions are
surprising and extraordinary, and enhance the images in unexpected
ways.
Brass Mix is an original series of graded pieces that can be played
by any brass instrument. Book 1 covers Grades 1-3 and contains 12
new arrangements of traditional tunes and works by a diverse range
of composers. The pieces have been selected and arranged by brass
specialists to align with ABRSM grade levels. Many are featured on
the ABRSM 2023 Brass syllabus and in addition, all are ideal
choices for Performance Grade exams. There are piano and brass duet
accompaniments for all pieces, providing useful flexibility for
students and teachers. Key features:-one piece at each grade and
list of the ABRSM 2023 Brass syllabus, for all instruments
-distinctive and engaging repertoire from which to build a
programme for a Practical or Performance Grade exam -accompaniments
for a pianist or a second brass player -a single student book that
can be used by treble- and bass-clef brass including Eb Tuba
-separate Bb, Eb and F piano accompaniment books -a downloadable
part for Bb Tuba. Contents: Les Matadors: from Minuets, Cotillons
and Country Dances [Ignatius Sancho] Xiao Baicai [Trad. Chinese]
Takeda Lullaby [Trad. Japanese] The Barnyard Rag [Billy Johnson /
Chris Smith] The March of the Women [Cicely Hamilton / Ethel Smyth]
Jinkli Nona [Trad. Malaysian] On a Southern Balcony: No. 4 from
Southland Sketches [Blanche Ray Alden] Wade in the Water
[African-American Spiritual] On Parade [Amanda Ira Aldridge] Oh,
the Summer [Samuel Coleridge-Taylor] The Deserted Garden [Florence
Price] A Canadian Boat Song [Maurice Arnold]
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
They don't make comedy like they used to . . . From the slapstick
comedy of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, the surrealism of Spike
Milligan and Monty Python, and the golden age of political
incorrectness helmed by Benny Hill, to the alternative scene that
burst forth following the punk movement, the hedonistic joy of
Absolutely Fabulous, the lacerating scorn of Jimmy Carr, Ricky
Gervais, and Jo Brand and the meteoric rise of socially conscious
stand up today: comedy can be many things, and it is a cultural
phenomenon has come to define Britain like few others. In Different
Times, David Stubbs charts the superstars that were in on the gags,
the unsung heroes hiding in the wings and the people who ended up
being the butt of the joke. Comedians and their work speak to and
of their time, drawing upon and moulding Britons' relationship with
their national history, reflecting us as a people, and, simply,
providing raucous laughs for millions of people around the world.
Different Times is a joyous, witty and insightful paean to British
comedy.
The first species to be domesticated, dogs have been selectively
bred over thousands of years. Today they're man's best friend - but
while many are pets, many, too, are working animals: for the
police, for the blind, as guard dogs, as sheepdogs, pulling sleds
and as therapy animals. Arranged in chapters covering physical
characteristics, senses, lifecycle, communication, behaviour and
working dogs, Dogs is a hugely informative visual celebration. From
huskies to German shepherds, from collies to Chihuahuas, Shih Tzu
to Jack Russell Terriers, Labradors to Bullmastiffs to Dachshunds,
the book includes a huge range of breeds. With fascinating captions
on every page, even dog lovers will learn something new. Dogs is a
brilliant examination in 150 outstanding colour photographs.
This paperback treasury is perfect for the insatiable Magic Eye
fan. Challenge family and friends to see who can view these 88 new
eye-popping 3D images the fastest! This book is popular among many
Magic Eye fans, and a waiting room favorite in offices and schools.
Room after room and image after image, readers will discover how
star stylist Colin King works his magic when arranging objects on
coffee tables, mantels, bookshelves, bedside tables, windowsills,
and more. Through a series of anecdotes and visual essays, Colin
unpacks his intuitive and deeply personal process, meditating on
scale, proportion, palette, texture, and more. As he shares, it s
not about buying new things, but rather about dusting off old
favourites and seeing them with fresh eyes looking beyond intended
use to discover deeper meaning in the everyday. It s about being
decisive in the moment while giving yourself permission to change
your mind. And it s about trying new arrangements again and again,
finding out what the moment isn t, until you find out what the
moment is. There s always the element of chance. Styling, readers
will discover, is a metaphor for life and a daily practice to be
honed over time. The go-to stylist for many of the world s leading
brands and publications, Colin King is a regular contributor to
Architectural Digest, T, Ark, and Rum magazines. He collaborates
regularly with West Elm, Anthropologie, Zara Home, Crate &
Barrel, and Roman and Williams Guild, and has his own celebrated
product lines with Beni Rugs and Menu, with more in the works.
From the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World comes a
gently humorous and poignant collection of comics about anxiety and
depression-because sometimes even the simple things like getting
out of bed every day feel like an uphill battle. Everything Is OK
is the story of Debbie Tung's struggle with anxiety and her
experience with depression. She shares what it's like navigating
life, overthinking every possible worst-case scenario, and
constantly feeling like all hope is lost. The book explores her
journey to understanding the importance of mental health in her
day-to-day life and how she learns to embrace the highs and lows
when things feel out of control. Debbie opens up about deeply
personal issues and the winding road to recovery, discovers the
value of self-love, and rebuilds a more mindful relationship with
her mental health. In this graphic memoir, Debbie aims to provide
positive and comforting messages to anyone who is facing similar
difficulties or is just trying to get through a tough time in life.
She hopes to encourage readers to be kinder to themselves, to know
that they are not alone, and that it's okay to be vulnerable
because they are not defined by their mental health struggles. The
dark clouds won't be there forever. Everything will turn out all
right.
Dominating the city from its volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle is one
of the oldest fortified places in Europe. This natural stronghold
has been occupied for thousands of years, shifting its shape as it
was adapted for new uses and against new threats. The castle has
long been a royal residence and a focus for national pride - a
place of strength where kings and queens could enjoy relative
safety in turbulent times, and national treasures could be securely
stored. It has been at the heart of Scotland's major events, fought
over, held and recaptured time after time. In fact, it is the most
besieged place in Great Britain, and remained in military use well
into the past century. Over the years Edinburgh Castle has
attracted countless visitors with an interest in Scotland's
dramatic history. This book invites visitors to explore the castle
and learn about its extraordinary history and discover some of its
fascinating secrets.
This high-quality music writing pad has clearly engraved, evenly
spaced staff lines for easy writing. Affordably priced for students
and professionals.
Steven Spielberg is responsible for some of the most successful
films ever made: Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. and
the 'Indiana Jones' series. Yet for many years most critics
condescendingly regarded Spielberg as a child-man incapable of
dealing maturely with the complexities of life. The deeper levels
of meaning in his films were largely ignored. This changed with
Schindler's List, his masterpiece about a gentile businessman who
saves eleven hundred Jews from the Holocaust. For Spielberg, the
film was the culmination of a long struggle with his Jewish
identity - an identity of which he had long been ashamed, but now
triumphantly embraced. Until the first edition of Steven Spielberg:
A Biography was published in 1997, much about Spielberg's
personality and the forces that shaped it had remained enigmatic,
in large part because of his tendency to obscure and mythologize
his own past. In his astute and perceptive biography, Joseph
McBride reconciled Spielberg's seeming contradictions and produced
a coherent portrait of the man who found a way to transmute the
anxieties of his own childhood into some of the most emotionally
powerful and viscerally exciting films ever made. In the second
edition, McBride added four chapters to Spielberg's life story,
chronicling his extraordinarily active and creative period from
1997 to 2010, a period in which he balanced his executive duties as
one of the partners in the film studio DreamWorks SKG with a
remarkable string of films as a director: Amistad, Saving Private
Ryan, A. I. Artificial Intelligence, Minority Report, The Terminal
and Munich -- films which expanded his range both stylistically and
in terms of adventurous, often controversial, subject matter. This
third edition brings Spielberg's career up to date with material on
two recent films he directed, The Adventures of Tintin and War
Horse, analyzing what they represent in terms of Spielberg's
overall career development as an artist making both lighter and
darker works alternately involving fantasy or history. The new
sections also deal with the recent upheavals in Spielberg's
position as a minimogul, his uneven but prolific work as a
producer, and his upcoming projects. The original edition of Steven
Spielberg: A Biography was praised by the New York Times Book
Review as 'an exemplary portrait' written with 'impressive detail
and sensitivity'; Time called it 'easily the finest and fairest of
the unauthorized biographies of the director.' Of the second
edition, Nigel Morris - author of The Cinema of Steven Spielberg:
Empire of Light - wrote: 'With this tour de force, McBride remains
the godfather of Spielberg studies.'
In the early 1990s, long before the Internet became an integral
part of life, a handful of pioneering magazines took it upon
themselves to imagine it into existence. Using fiction, interviews,
speculative theory and experimental graphic design, these
periodicals helped create a lexicon and iconography every bit as
powerful as the architecture of the World Wide Web. London-based
"Mute" occupied a central position among these pioneering
publications, offering a platform to authors and artists ranging
from Bruce Sterling to Geert Lovink, Keith Tyson and VNS Matrix. As
new technologies forced a collapse of disciplinary boundaries and
the intermingling of communities, "Mute" featured many of the
artists, writers and photographers that came to epitomize London's
status as a creative capital in the 1990s. This book presents a
full overview of the magazine over that decade, showing its entire
output from logos to covers to spreads.
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